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Fire Island Beach essentials
Lifeguards
Lifeguards at Robert Moses State Park’s fields and, in summer, at the National Seashore’s Sailors Haven and Watch Hill (weekends at Barrett Beach/Talisman)
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Rules and fees checked against nps.gov. Other amenities were mapped by volunteers on OpenStreetMap within about ¾ mile of the beach. Rules, fees and lifeguard hours change by season, so check posted signs. Updated September 2026. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Something missing? Add it on OpenStreetMap
Beach Report is an informational guide from public data, not a substitute for lifeguards or official National Weather Service warnings. Always check posted signs and swim near a lifeguard.
About Fire Island Beach
Fire Island is a slender barrier island off Long Island's south shore, largely car-free and made up of small communities and a national seashore of wild dunes and beach. Reached by ferry, it's a laid-back, pedestrian escape prized for its natural shoreline and relaxed, boardwalk-village pace. The Atlantic here is cool — typically the upper 60s to low 70s°F at the August peak, and cold the rest of the year. Check the safety flag and rip-current risk above, follow posted flags, and swim near a lifeguard.
Fire Island Beach FAQ
When is the best time to visit Fire Island?
July and August for the warmest water and full ferry-and-village season; late spring and early fall are quieter and natural.
Are there cars on Fire Island?
Most of the island is car-free, reached by ferry and traveled on foot or by bike. For beach conditions, check the live safety flag above.
How cold is the water at Fire Island?
Cool — typically the upper 60s to low 70s°F at the summer peak. See the live reading above.
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